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In human, digestion starts in mouth. Which component of food breaks down in mouth ? What is the reason behind it ?

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Starch breaks down in the mouth, salivary glands present in the mouth secrete saliva. Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase that breaks down starch to give sugar (maltose).

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